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Verse 9

1 Samuel 9:15

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Berean Standard Bible

Now on the day before Saul’s arrival, the LORD had revealed to Samuel,

American Standard Version (1901)

Now Jehovah had revealed unto Samuel a day before Saul came, saying,

Bible in Basic English

Now the day before Saul came, the word of God had come to Samuel, saying,

Free Bible Version

The day before Saul arrived, the Lord had told Samuel,

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ Now the LORD had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying,

Translation for Translators

On the previous day, Yahweh had told Samuel,

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now the day before Saul came, Yahweh had revealed to Samuel:

Noah Webster Bible

Now the LORD had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying,

World English Bible

Now Yahweh had revealed to Samuel a day before Saul came, saying,

Young's Literal Translation

and Jehovah had uncovered the ear of Samuel one day before the coming of Saul, saying,

Context

Saul Chosen as King

¹⁴So Saul and his servant went up toward the city, and as they were entering it, there was Samuel coming toward them on his way up to the high place.¹⁵Now on the day before Saul’s arrival, the LORD had revealed to Samuel,¹⁶“At this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin, and you are to anoint him leader over My people Israel; he will save them from the hand of the Philistines. For I have looked upon My people, because their cry has come to Me.”

Summary

In this verse, God reveals to Samuel that Saul, the future king of Israel, is coming to him. This divine appointment signifies God's sovereignty in choosing and anointing leaders according to His will. It demonstrates God's omniscience and providence in orchestrating events for His purposes. The encounter between Samuel and Saul marks the beginning of a significant chapter in Israel's history, highlighting the importance of obedience and faithfulness to God's guidance.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Now the Lord had told Samuel - How this communication was made, we cannot tell.

1 Samuel 9:15

Saul Chosen as King

¹⁴So Saul and his servant went up toward the city, and as they were entering it, there was Samuel coming toward them on his way up to the high place.¹⁵Now on the day before Saul’s arrival, the LORD had revealed to Samuel,¹⁶“At this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin, and you are to anoint him leader over My people Israel; he will save them from the hand of the Philistines. For I have looked upon My people, because their cry has come to Me.”

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Berean Standard Bible

Now on the day before Saul’s arrival, the LORD had revealed to Samuel,

American Standard Version (1901)

Now Jehovah had revealed unto Samuel a day before Saul came, saying,

Bible in Basic English

Now the day before Saul came, the word of God had come to Samuel, saying,

Free Bible Version

The day before Saul arrived, the Lord had told Samuel,

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ Now the LORD had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying,

Translation for Translators

On the previous day, Yahweh had told Samuel,

Unlocked Literal Bible

Now the day before Saul came, Yahweh had revealed to Samuel:

Noah Webster Bible

Now the LORD had told Samuel in his ear a day before Saul came, saying,

World English Bible

Now Yahweh had revealed to Samuel a day before Saul came, saying,

Young's Literal Translation

and Jehovah had uncovered the ear of Samuel one day before the coming of Saul, saying,